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Does iMusician Register My Music To Performing Rights Organizations?

Performing Rights Organizations, also known as PROs or Collective Management Organizations (CMOs), are organizations that:

  • Collect and distribute royalties generated from the use of your musical compositions.
  • Cover areas such as public performance, broadcasting, and mechanical reproduction.

Examples include SACEM (France), GEMA (Germany), SUISA (Switzerland), and SIAE (Italy).

 

What Types of Royalties Are Collected by PROs?

  1. Performance Royalties: When your musical compositions are performed publicly, such as on the radio, in live venues, or on TV.
  2. Mechanical Royalties: When your musical compositions are reproduced/covered and sold.

These royalties are separate from the streaming and download revenue you receive through iMusician. As a distributor, we only collect royalties pertaining to your recordings. 

Do I Need to Register My Music With a PRO In Order To Distribute It?

It's not a requirement, but it is highly recommended if you want to get more revenue. This is especially important if your music is being played on the radio, in public venues, or on other platforms beyond streaming services. By registering with a PRO, you can:

  • Collect royalties that we don't collect for you
  • Access additional income streams from public performances and broadcasts.

Registering your music with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) does not provide full legal protection or ownership of your work.

How to Register Your Music With a PRO

In general, it’s quite easy to register your music with a PRO:

  1. Select a PRO operating in your country or region, or a global organization if you’re targeting international markets.
  2. Become a member by filling out an application.
  3. Provide details about your compositions, including song titles, co-writers, and publisher information (if applicable).

If you are already a member of a PRO, make sure to actively register each new release!

 

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